Description
Sweet mini candy corn cheesecakes bring festive Halloween dessert magic to your table. Layered orange and white creamy treats delight guests with seasonal charm and irresistible flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 16 ounces (454 grams) cream cheese
- 3/4 cup (150 grams) sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) sour cream
Crust Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups (180 grams) graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup (57 grams) butter, melted
Garnish Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Candy corn for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F and line a muffin tin with paper liners, ensuring even spacing.
- Combine graham cracker crumbs with melted butter, pressing firmly into the base of each liner to create a compact crust foundation.
- Using an electric mixer, whip cream cheese until velvety, gradually incorporating sugar and vanilla extract for a smooth consistency.
- Introduce eggs individually into the mixture, blending thoroughly after each addition to maintain a silky texture.
- Gently fold sour cream into the cheesecake batter, ensuring complete integration without overmixing.
- Distribute the creamy mixture evenly across prepared muffin cups, filling approximately three-quarters full.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, watching for subtle firmness and minimal jiggling in the center of each mini cheesecake.
- Remove from oven and allow complete cooling at room temperature, which helps prevent cracking.
- Once thoroughly chilled, garnish each mini cheesecake with a decorative arrangement of candy corn just before serving.
Notes
- Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature for smooth, lump-free mixing.
- Use a food processor to crush graham crackers for a more uniform crust texture.
- Gently tap the muffin tin on the counter to release air bubbles before baking.
- Cool cheesecakes completely to prevent cracking and maintain a creamy consistency.
- Swap graham crackers with gluten-free alternatives for a celiac-friendly version.
- Add a drizzle of caramel or chocolate for extra indulgence and visual appeal.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 260 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg